Deputy O'Connor Prepares for Opening Ceremonies in ChinaSheriff’s Office employees have participated on every level of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, from presenting medals at local and regional games, running the torch across Alabama for the State games and even participating in the Final Leg for the 2007 Summer World Games in Shanghai, China.

Deputy O'Connor Visits ChinaDeputy O'Connor represented the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and the State of Alabama while participating in the "Final Leg" of the international games for Special Olympics.

Special OlympicsThe Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is a proud member of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. LETR is the largest law enforcement charity in the world, raising over $30 million worldwide in 2007 for Special Olympics.

Deputy on Mission of PeaceDeputy Ken Beard hands out Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy badges and coloring books to children in Afghanistan. Deputy Beard is currently serving an active duty deployment. We are proud of all of our employees serving in the United States Miltary. God Bless our troops.

2007 Law Enforcement Officer of the YearDeputy Shelby O’Connor was nominated for the Alabama Retail Association’s 2007 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by Captain Stan Chapman. Deputy O’Connor was honored on November 15, 2007 with other nominees from within the state at a luncheon in Montgomery, Alabama. Deputy O’Connor, an investigator with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized for an identity theft investigation that involved 25 victims and over $150,000. Keep up the good work Shelby, we are proud of you.

National Night OutSheriff Chris Curry greets a family for a time of food, fellowship, and fun during the National Night Out event.